Sam Adams Black Lager???

I haven't seen it around here yet but from what I've read it seems like it's farily close to style for schwarzbier (did I get that one right ya nitpicking german-o-philes?). I miss you Koestritzer!

Speaking of Sam Adams their double bock is out and I picked up a six last night. Seemed a touch fruity along with the requisite maltiness, which is odd considering this is a lager and all the German doppelbocks I've had have been on the sweet side but without a trace of esters.

_Randal

Heh.

I've experienced a weird kind of fruitiness in Bajuvator, and in the Baltic porters. I'm starting to think it might be malt-based rather than yeast.

maltiness,

doppelbocks

I'm about to have some Bajuvator.

I haven't tried this year's Samuel Adams DB, but I've heard it's different -- that they've raised the alcohol content slightly.

Speaking of doppelbocks, I tried S'muttonator last weekend. I thought that one had some fruitiness; it was also hoppy for a doppel. But there was also plenty of rich, sweet malt. I loved it.

Tried the SA Black Lager... eh, it's O.K. A decent beer, but not impressive.

I've tried the SA Black Lager. It's good but not great.

The only way I saw it offered was in a variety 12 pack. I'm not interested in buying a variety pack to get one or two beers I want to try. Has anyone seen it in a stand alone six pack?

Thanks,

Bruce

Yes, the Black Lager is available in six packs. At least in MA.

I just bought a six-pack here in New York last weekend...and I like it very much!